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Old Mon Dec 3, 2007, 07:52 PM
Ruth Cuadra Ruth Cuadra is offline
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Dear Mary,

I had my BMT at City of Hope 9 years ago and although I have done very well since then, the possibility of my being in a situation like your brother's never completely goes away. This must be very difficult for all of you.

Short of a second full transplant, has your brother's doctor discussed the possibility of a Donor Leukocyte Infusion (DLI)? This is a process in which the original donor gives some more white blood cells that are tranfused into the patient. The theory is that the donor cells will kickstart a failing immune system and help suppress the bad cells that are trying to make a comeback.

Who is your brother's doctor?

Regards,
Ruth
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